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New display of netsuke figures

Photos of the installation of a new display of contemporary Japanese netsuke figures in the World Cultures gallery at World Museum Liverpool.

Netsuke are intricately carved kimono sash toggles. These figures are from the Jonas Goro Gadelius collection which was kindly donated to the museum by his widow Gabita.

The figures are displayed on a purpose-built stand made by the highly skilled technical services staff.

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items are from 29 May 2009.

Netsuke display stand by National Museums Liverpool

Side view of the netsuke display stand by National Museums Liverpool

Installing the display stand by National Museums Liverpool

Installing the first netsuke figure on the stand by National Museums Liverpool

Netsuke figure by National Museums Liverpool

Choosing the display by National Museums Liverpool

Netsuke figure with support stand by National Museums Liverpool

Netsuke figure being placed on its support stand by National Museums Liverpool

Netsuke figure on its support stand by National Museums Liverpool

Installing another netsuke figure by National Museums Liverpool

Netsuke figures by National Museums Liverpool

One side of the netsuke display by National Museums Liverpool

The other side of the netsuke display by National Museums Liverpool

Side view of the netsuke display by National Museums Liverpool

Bill and Helen proudly admire their handiwork by National Museums Liverpool

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